Earth Plaster..& hemp of course! - Products

Earth Plasters are currently enjoying a revival after a long history of use in traditional buildings. Prepared at there most basic level, from clay subsoil, aggregates and a natural form of fibre, would have traditionally been the first method of waterproofing. Earth plasters have been used all over the world, in all climates, since shelter building began.

There are many benefits to using Earth Plasters. They are porous which means they allow the building structure to breath. They have a thirst for moisture. This means the can function to regulate levels of relative humidity in the atmosphere. They can safely absorb and hold moisture vapour within their molecular structure and release it when the relative humidity drops.Hempire Earth Plaster is made without synthetic additives and is entirely non -toxic. It has the ability to decrease levels of indoor pollution. It allows the structure to breath protecting the building fabric from moisture. It is soft to the eye and can moderate temperature swings making the walls feel warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It works acoustically to soften sound creating peaceful and calm living and working spaces.

Advantages of Earth Plaster over Lime Plaster

· Lower environmental impact than Lime.

· Less expensive than Lime.

· Greater ability to self-seal.

· Earth plaster needs less time to dry and cure.

· Can therefore speed up the plastering schedule.

Advantages of Lime Plaster over Earth Plaster

· Stronger, harder finish.

· More consistent colour .

· More hygroscopic.

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Other products and services from Hempire Building

Hempire External Render maintains breathability while protecting insulating layers from water ingress.
Our Scratch coat reduces by half the labour normally required to apply lime plasters.
This is a reallybeautiful plaster with a really natural warm to the touch feeling.
No need for special aggregates or delays to avoid cracking.
Interior Hemp Lime Plaster with a fine finish.
This is Hempire\'s most popular product.

In renovation work, strip non-breathable renders from wall, rake out non breathable pointing provide adequate drainage around building and ensure breathable floor is installed to avoid forced migration of rising damp in walls.
Milled and screened whole hemp, high calcium lime, mineral aggregates and water supplied as a pre-formulated paste which requires agitation before use.

The material is suitable for forming solid monolithic breathable walls around structural frames, under floor slabs, cast internal walls, packing material around joists rafters and openings in renovation work, as a substrate for floor and wall heating systems and as a sound barrier.
Factory prepared hydrated hemp-limecrete biocomposite in-fill for manual or machine filling into wall/floor cavities with insulating and structural properties.

In renovation work, strip non-breathable renders from wall, rake out non breathable pointing provide adequate drainage around building and ensure breathable floor is installed to avoid forced migration of rising damp in walls.
During hot dry weather use water liberally on substrates and finished plaster to prevent crazing and re-work with wooden float.